[qaz123]

But those residents aren’t going to get a tax break from this deal. Their taxes are going to go up.

[central_va]

But those residents aren’t going to get a tax break from this deal. Their taxes are going to go up.

So are their job opportunities and real estate values. Their taxes would not go up. Shaking down Amazon wasn't going to LOWER their taxes either.

[FreeReign]

But those residents aren’t going to get a tax break from this deal. Their taxes are going to go up.

You've done the analysis?

Under the deal, Amazon over time would still pay taxes, as will the new 25 thousand employees. That's better than if Amazon doesn't move to Queens, and NYC receives nothing in taxes from Amazon.